Overall verdict:A very high standard of teaching and excellent student/teacher rapport was noted by inspectors.
Main strengths of school
The school operates an open and inclusive admissions policy, parental involvement is very effective and there is a strong sense of community.
Any weaknesses identified?
Students and teachers must share the same toilet facilities on the vocational school site.
Learning support and resource teachers are forced to use "any available space".
There is no general area where students can gather for whole school assemblies or at lunchtime.
While most subjects and programmes are open to all students, students in receipt of learning support are unable to study French. In addition, a number of students in receipt of resource hours are unable to study technical graphics and history in second year.